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barack obama only came out in favor of gay marriage a relatively short time ago. i think this gets at a long-standing division in the republican party that tyler alluded to, about individual freedom. the republicans were better supporters of civil liabilities issues than democrats. it's only really with the introduction of the evangelical community that you actually start to get a move away from civil liberties in the first place and particular after 9-11. stability. these are two people who want to form a life-long partnership with all of the rights to which they are entitled equal rights, not special rights. they want to be stable members of their communities. who were the republicans to oppose that? i think there is a real division here between looking at individuals and legalizing their personhood in a way that republicans are just people, americans generally have not, 20, 30 years ago. >> if the party shifts on gay marriage -- >> uh-huh. >> what does that mean for the picture? >> well, i think probably what it means when you are looking at the direction that
barack obama only came out in favor of gay marriage a relatively short time ago. i think this gets at a long-standing division in the republican party that tyler alluded to, about individual freedom. the republicans were better supporters of civil liabilities issues than democrats. it's only really with the introduction of the evangelical community that you actually start to get a move away from civil liberties in the first place and particular after 9-11. stability. these are two people who...
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president obama has gone in the past. why did he not go this time around? >> well, there was certainly a lot of air out of the balloon in gettysburg. he didn't exactly not go, he just -- he was never going to go, i guess. problems. >> he has linked himself to lincoln from the beginning. >> very much so. >> reporter: pretty much since he announced he was going to run for president. >> very much so. there is a very horrible irony here. president kennedy was supposed to give the 100th anniversary speech. he pulled out right before because he had a political rally to go to in dallas. but i was hoping he would go. >> why are we so fascinated with this speech 150 year s later? >> because there is so much mythology attached to it. it set out what lincoln set out for it to achieve which was to create a scripture and make official it was no longer a war to reunite the union, but have a new freedom that embraced color. democracy. >> absolutely. and an example of absolutely sublime writing. it is so hard to write a compressed prayer-like thing as lincoln did, and it i
president obama has gone in the past. why did he not go this time around? >> well, there was certainly a lot of air out of the balloon in gettysburg. he didn't exactly not go, he just -- he was never going to go, i guess. problems. >> he has linked himself to lincoln from the beginning. >> very much so. >> reporter: pretty much since he announced he was going to run for president. >> very much so. there is a very horrible irony here. president kennedy was supposed...
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in an hour and a half president obama set to speak to tribal leaders. they're in washington to discuss several important issues including education, healthcare and protecting native lands. more than a dozen cabinet secretaries are going to be at that meeting. why is this event so significant? >> well, president obama has been having these white house tribal nation conferences for five years. this sort of thing just wasn't happening. oftentimes when the federal government talked to tribes, tribes felt it was a talking down to, rather than face-to-face meetings where they could have an conversation. the white house is trying to change that and they've established a council on native american affairs. but many officials acknowledge that there are painful past that is have to be made up for. >> today, today we declare that we must never forget, we must never deny the injustice that for decades upon decades was inflicted on native peoples. we affirm that this painful past has risen to self determination. >> attorney general eric holder addressed violence in
in an hour and a half president obama set to speak to tribal leaders. they're in washington to discuss several important issues including education, healthcare and protecting native lands. more than a dozen cabinet secretaries are going to be at that meeting. why is this event so significant? >> well, president obama has been having these white house tribal nation conferences for five years. this sort of thing just wasn't happening. oftentimes when the federal government talked to tribes,...
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today is the obama administration deadline to fix the healthcare.gov problems. the goal for the site is to handle 50,000 users at once. there's word from the state department that north korea allowed swedish embassy officials to neat with merrill newman today. it comes as the u.s. is calling for the 85-year-old's release due to health and anal. north korea today released a video tape shot on november 9th shoeg merrill newman apoll chising for his role -- apologising sfor his role in the korean war. >> protests turned deadly, one killed and others hurt when gunshots from fired. >> 35 protesters in kiev arrested. they were demonstrating at independence square. police entered the crowds, swinging batons. protesters want the government to sign an agreement strengthening their relationship with pt european union. >> syria war has caused 2.2 million to flee to other countries. halve are children. i'm jonathan betz. for more go to aljazeera.com. beer. 200 million barrels are brewed in the u.s. annually. but not all beer is the same. craft beer is not your father's sudd
today is the obama administration deadline to fix the healthcare.gov problems. the goal for the site is to handle 50,000 users at once. there's word from the state department that north korea allowed swedish embassy officials to neat with merrill newman today. it comes as the u.s. is calling for the 85-year-old's release due to health and anal. north korea today released a video tape shot on november 9th shoeg merrill newman apoll chising for his role -- apologising sfor his role in the korean...
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. >> president obama is under pressure over the health care law. a report saying the administration new of flaws last spring. at a hearing on capitol hill the top official said 30% has not been built. republicans say healthcare.gov is a security risk who try to enrol. >> tuesday marks the 150th anniversary of the gettysburg address. thousands of people honoured the address. president obama said he sometimes walks to lincoln's office to look at the original copy. >> those are the headlines, "consider this" is up next on al jazeera america. ♪ >> after 12 years hundreds of billions of dollars spent and more than 2,000 american soldiers killed, the war in afghanistan was supposed to be wrapping up. but if the war in afghanistan is truly winding down, why are we now reportedly committing to leave thousands of troops there for at least another decade? and also a tragic attack on one of virginia's most prominent politicians once again casts a harsh light on the mental health system. and did you ever ask youst if you could beat your child in a footrace?
. >> president obama is under pressure over the health care law. a report saying the administration new of flaws last spring. at a hearing on capitol hill the top official said 30% has not been built. republicans say healthcare.gov is a security risk who try to enrol. >> tuesday marks the 150th anniversary of the gettysburg address. thousands of people honoured the address. president obama said he sometimes walks to lincoln's office to look at the original copy. >> those are...
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the obama administration saying other issues will be fixed by the end of this month. >>> president obama's approval rating have fallen to an all time low. robert ray has the story. >> reporter: in rome, georgia, political chatter about what is happening in washington is as familiar as the southern charm of its main street. >> 90% of those people up there don't have a clue what is going on in the united states. >> reporter: in the foothills, rome is home to conservative republican congressman tom graves. he is one of the architects of the legislation to repeal obamacare, and voted to continue the government shutdown. he can find plenty of supporters in rome who blame the president for the failures of government. >> there are people who are vehemently opposed to the affordable care act. that's one of the things that helped to energize the tea party in its early days. >> reporter: here in rome there is an overall lack of confidence in the government, but specifically for the president of the united states. now the problem plagued rollout of the affordable care act website and the partisan bic
the obama administration saying other issues will be fixed by the end of this month. >>> president obama's approval rating have fallen to an all time low. robert ray has the story. >> reporter: in rome, georgia, political chatter about what is happening in washington is as familiar as the southern charm of its main street. >> 90% of those people up there don't have a clue what is going on in the united states. >> reporter: in the foothills, rome is home to...
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under president obama, they get slightly more than native americans, around $2.5 billion. the groups represented here said their plight is about more than money. for them it's as much about independence and recognition. those are two things this president is delivering to these mostly forgotten people. >>> judges and juries delivered their verdict on the worst environmental disaster in spain. the coastlines of portugal and france were covered in oil when a tanker "prestige" sank 11 years ago. the ship's greek captain and former marchant marine was charged - he ordered the damaged ship to sea. >> the speed at which u.k.'s population is ageing has been described as a ticking time bomb. a report from the british medical journal says the problem is overstated, challenging that the state would not be able to support the elderly and over 65s shouldn't necessarily be seen as dependentened. >> bridi considers herself part of the furniture at the irish pensioners' project. >> they said "if you retire, come and help." i retired on 31 march and came here that week. >> 15 years later
under president obama, they get slightly more than native americans, around $2.5 billion. the groups represented here said their plight is about more than money. for them it's as much about independence and recognition. those are two things this president is delivering to these mostly forgotten people. >>> judges and juries delivered their verdict on the worst environmental disaster in spain. the coastlines of portugal and france were covered in oil when a tanker "prestige"...
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tech fixes is on the way for healthcare.gov, president obama's health insurance. by the end of the month, jeffrey zeintz will be able to handle 50,000 at once. 800,000 a day. >>> public outcries against cell phone use on airplanes. the federal communications commission says it will review that plan next month. those are the headlines at this hour, i'll be back at 11:00 eastern, 8:00 pacific. you can get the latest news on aljazeera.com. >> on america tonight: the joy we'll never forget. the story of president kennedy's lasting legacy and his last voyage. >> we have the transfer of power, the official of state business, going on just a few feet in front. and here we have the private horror of a widow with her murdered husband. >> also tonight, fading away, capturing what might be the last looks of a vanishing culture. >> i believe these people have a wealth, an emotional wealth, cultural wealth that we do not have any more. >> and big dreams, small space. adam may: little tread. >> it will always be my place. >> it won't get away. >> from the museum in washington,
tech fixes is on the way for healthcare.gov, president obama's health insurance. by the end of the month, jeffrey zeintz will be able to handle 50,000 at once. 800,000 a day. >>> public outcries against cell phone use on airplanes. the federal communications commission says it will review that plan next month. those are the headlines at this hour, i'll be back at 11:00 eastern, 8:00 pacific. you can get the latest news on aljazeera.com. >> on america tonight: the joy we'll never...
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president obama laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. iran has agreed to expand its monitoring of its nuclear sites. more talks are scheduled for next week. >>> an emergency why relief is headed to the philippines. officials say the storm affectclose to 10 million people. >>> a plea for help this morning in poland. it claim from the climate change commissioner from the philippines. he begged the hundreds of world leaders gathered to try to prevent world disasters like typhoon haiyan. >> prevent the future where supertyphoons become a way of life. >> meantime, mr. hundreds of people took to the streets of warsaw to protest. >> it reliance on coals for almost all of its electricity. now poland is playing host to the annual climate talks. activists say it's no surprise what country has been chosen to sponsor the event. they include aslo mittow, the largest steel and mining company. its activities produce over 190 million tons of carbon dioxide for the year. that's more than the entire output of venezuela. also a partner, poland's largest el
president obama laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. iran has agreed to expand its monitoring of its nuclear sites. more talks are scheduled for next week. >>> an emergency why relief is headed to the philippines. officials say the storm affectclose to 10 million people. >>> a plea for help this morning in poland. it claim from the climate change commissioner from the philippines. he begged the hundreds of world leaders gathered to try to prevent world disasters...
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you see president obama and mrs. obama there. >> everybody please have a seat. have a seat. well, on behalf of michelle and myself welcome to the white house. this is one of my favorite events every year, especially this year as i look at this extraordinary group of individuals and our opportunity to honor them with our nation's highest civilian honor, the presidential medal of freedom. and this year it is just a little more special because this marks the 50th anniversary of president kennedy establishing this award. we're honored by the way, today, to have with us one of my favorite people ethyl kennedy, and a pretty good basketball player, president kennedy's grandson jay. [ applause ] >> this medal has been destowed on more than 500-deserving people. tonight i'm looking forward to joining some of these honorees as we pay tribute to these 50 years of excellence, and this morning we're honored to add 16 new names to this distinguished list. today we salute fierce competitors who became true champions, in the sweltering heat of a chicago summer, ernie banks walked into the c
you see president obama and mrs. obama there. >> everybody please have a seat. have a seat. well, on behalf of michelle and myself welcome to the white house. this is one of my favorite events every year, especially this year as i look at this extraordinary group of individuals and our opportunity to honor them with our nation's highest civilian honor, the presidential medal of freedom. and this year it is just a little more special because this marks the 50th anniversary of president...
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>> well, officials in the obama administration are reviewing his comment. and i do have requests out for clarification. even though the u.s. military typically plans for the sake of plans as some wags here will suggest. they do need to present -- that is a very complicated process, for the u.s. military, because you are not just talking about some 35,000, 36,000 combat forces that are in country version ease anywhere anywhere from five to 15,000 troops. you have to figure out who they are. where they need to be deployed and they would have to do that in consultation with the afghan military. clearly, the situation on the ground will dictate the final numbers, but really, the u.s. military prefers to have as much lead time as possible, so we are going to get a briefing here at the state department in the next few minutes. we might get some more insight on what problems could arise if the afghan government doesn't sign this agreement into effect by -- in the next five or six months. that could have a significant impact. >> what about this question of whether
>> well, officials in the obama administration are reviewing his comment. and i do have requests out for clarification. even though the u.s. military typically plans for the sake of plans as some wags here will suggest. they do need to present -- that is a very complicated process, for the u.s. military, because you are not just talking about some 35,000, 36,000 combat forces that are in country version ease anywhere anywhere from five to 15,000 troops. you have to figure out who they...
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president obama responded to kritdicit critics during a speech. it's not the right thing for our security. >> the european union says it could relax sanctions as early as next month. both sides have to reach a long term deal that is may we are talking about. here are the key points to the deal. iran will stop enriching u rainm to 5% and 22% uranium will be neutraneutralized and some are september keskeptical that irant live up to the bargain. that appearance by president obama in san francisco a few moaptsmoments ago is interestin. not only is the president on the west coast on a fund raising swing for the midterm elections in 2014 s. bu 2014, but he begag about iran he started off by saying i di have done what i sa. and it's an interesting context and frame of reference that the president used but you are right. it's a question of trust here in washington and another interesting aspect of that is when the president says tough talk might work politically. >> it's no not only domestic criticism i i he is facing. the president israel is continuing w
president obama responded to kritdicit critics during a speech. it's not the right thing for our security. >> the european union says it could relax sanctions as early as next month. both sides have to reach a long term deal that is may we are talking about. here are the key points to the deal. iran will stop enriching u rainm to 5% and 22% uranium will be neutraneutralized and some are september keskeptical that irant live up to the bargain. that appearance by president obama in san...
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obama is not a popular figure right now. his national poll ratings are below 40% for the first time ever. he's unpopular in virginia. he's unpopular in new jersey. christie took advantage that have, ken cuccinelli could not do it. what it says to the democrats is that you're in trouble, democrats, but the only thing you have to rely on is the ability for republicans to commit suicide. >> the gallop tracking poll has president obama's approval rating down near his all-time low at 39%. jim, your reaction to what bill just said? >> well, i mean, the polling numbers right now are the polling numbers. one thing that also helped ken cuccinelli despite the fact that the clintons showed up, obamas show you had in northern virginia in the last week or so the fact that a lot of money was thrown in for very tough ain't obamanti-obama as. that's one of the reasons wouldy obama will be in dallas. beating the drum against very long arizona. it's hard to predict how it's going to play out a year from now, and it's hard to figure out how it
obama is not a popular figure right now. his national poll ratings are below 40% for the first time ever. he's unpopular in virginia. he's unpopular in new jersey. christie took advantage that have, ken cuccinelli could not do it. what it says to the democrats is that you're in trouble, democrats, but the only thing you have to rely on is the ability for republicans to commit suicide. >> the gallop tracking poll has president obama's approval rating down near his all-time low at 39%. jim,...
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president obama spoke this morning. laid a wreath at the tom of the unknown soldier, >> today we have gather to honor the patriots who have offered the highest honor they can give to this country. we join as one people to honor a debt we can never fully repay. >> stay with us for more on veteran's day events coming up. we'll hear how the state of illinois is tackling unemployment against veterans. and we'll talk to george s patton's grandson. >>> it is election season for catholic bishops. they are choosing a new president. >>> plus -- >> reporter: the u.s. navy is adding drone technology, but insists it won't be weaponized. coming up, the future of high-tech war fair. ♪ >>an escape from the expected. >> every day, events sweep across our country. and with them, a storm of views. how can you fully understand the impact unless you've heard angles you hadn't considered? consider this... antonio mora brings you smart conversation that challenges the status quo with unexpected opinions and a fresh outlook. including yours
president obama spoke this morning. laid a wreath at the tom of the unknown soldier, >> today we have gather to honor the patriots who have offered the highest honor they can give to this country. we join as one people to honor a debt we can never fully repay. >> stay with us for more on veteran's day events coming up. we'll hear how the state of illinois is tackling unemployment against veterans. and we'll talk to george s patton's grandson. >>> it is election season for...
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a senior obama or official said that it's easier to sign up now. the website will be running smoothly for most people by the
a senior obama or official said that it's easier to sign up now. the website will be running smoothly for most people by the
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the supreme court will hear another case involving president obama's healthcare reform law. justices will consider whether corporations whose owners oppose abortion on religious grounds must provide coverage for birth control to employees. afghan president hamid karzai is making new demands today including release of afghan prisoners from guantanamo bay beforee
the supreme court will hear another case involving president obama's healthcare reform law. justices will consider whether corporations whose owners oppose abortion on religious grounds must provide coverage for birth control to employees. afghan president hamid karzai is making new demands today including release of afghan prisoners from guantanamo bay beforee
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what has been the obama administration response? >> they are confidence in that hobby lobby is one of dozens of companies who have brought a lawsuit. the administration welcomes the high court's decision to review this case. they say they asked the supreme court to do so way back in the spring. and president obama has been over the last couple of days on a fund-raising swing on the west coast, but the white house was quick to punt out a statement in response to the decision. it reads in part . . . and of course the white house, the statement went on to point out that through the rule-making process, as the affordable care act has got underway they have exempted religious organizations that they are not forced to provide contraceptive care or coverage within their policies. it's important to note, however, that the affordable care act for everyone else including private companies like hobby lobby requires that that be provided at no out of pocket cost. >> so what happens if the supreme court rules against the obama administration on
what has been the obama administration response? >> they are confidence in that hobby lobby is one of dozens of companies who have brought a lawsuit. the administration welcomes the high court's decision to review this case. they say they asked the supreme court to do so way back in the spring. and president obama has been over the last couple of days on a fund-raising swing on the west coast, but the white house was quick to punt out a statement in response to the decision. it reads in...
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and president obama urged mr. pe minister maliki to hold elections later next year. pakistan taliban leader reported dead: more on the top story, the shooting at los angeles international airport. brian rooney, this is still the case now, plenty of questions that need to be answered. l.a.x. as you know is a very busily airport. what is the situation there right now? >> reporter: there is still a hold on airport traffic. just a few moments ago an airplane landed but they're not taking off. passengers, and you may see one walking behind me are going into the airport hoping to take off time today or tonight, but right now that's not happening. >> and brian, we have identification on the shooter at this point. if you could walk us back through what are you hearing? what have you heard of people coming out of the airport about what's been described as a chaotic scene when all of this was actually taking place and going down? >> reporter: i've been unable to talk to anybody who witnessed the shooting exactly. the chaos that ensued for travelers afterwards is that they were
and president obama urged mr. pe minister maliki to hold elections later next year. pakistan taliban leader reported dead: more on the top story, the shooting at los angeles international airport. brian rooney, this is still the case now, plenty of questions that need to be answered. l.a.x. as you know is a very busily airport. what is the situation there right now? >> reporter: there is still a hold on airport traffic. just a few moments ago an airplane landed but they're not taking off....
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and president obama weighed in and stopped that from happening. now what are they going to do now there is aroun there there . if they do the priz president wd have to veto it. that would set up a music fight between the administration and the pro israeli lobby apec. whether they choose choose to pt now or in five months that remains to be seen. >> on a personal level there has been much criticism of president obama's presidency. this deal rescues it doesn't it? diplomatically anyway. >> we'll wait and see how it turns out. it is possibly legacy shaping. we were told that the president tolsaid to work behind the scen. but it does seem that the president is making somewhat of a public break with it's traditional ally israel. we are told that in the associated press that israel was not told until about two months ago. the president is setting up for a fight but he knows this could be his legacy if he pulls this off. what we are hearing from members of congress they don't think he is going to. many of them believe this is iran trying to delay. i thin
and president obama weighed in and stopped that from happening. now what are they going to do now there is aroun there there . if they do the priz president wd have to veto it. that would set up a music fight between the administration and the pro israeli lobby apec. whether they choose choose to pt now or in five months that remains to be seen. >> on a personal level there has been much criticism of president obama's presidency. this deal rescues it doesn't it? diplomatically anyway....
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everyone from nbc sports analysts bob costas to president barack obama have weighed in. how do native americans feel? >> i'm not a caricature or a mascot. >> i am not a caricature or a mascot. >> i'm not a caricature or a dead relic of the american past. i'm a human being. >> we are human beings. change the name. >> change the name. change the name. >> change did name. >> change the name. >> that is a video made by one native american. who rallied others to speak out. not all native americans dislike the name or even care. who should decide if the washington redskins should change the name? a sportswriter at the nation has determined that the team needs a change. author of the redskins encyclopedia, he is a long time fan of the team. also on skype, sue san harjo, she's president of the morning star institute an american civil rights organization, also actively protesting the name for years. and regina, a former tribal councilwoman and a redskins fan. dave, let's start with you. what's the big deal? why change the name? >> it's defined in webster's dictionary as a slur. t
everyone from nbc sports analysts bob costas to president barack obama have weighed in. how do native americans feel? >> i'm not a caricature or a mascot. >> i am not a caricature or a mascot. >> i'm not a caricature or a dead relic of the american past. i'm a human being. >> we are human beings. change the name. >> change the name. change the name. >> change did name. >> change the name. >> that is a video made by one native american. who rallied...
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have with obama? >> he has a long history with >> he has a long history with obama. obama. his his first appearance on stage first appearance on stage was at was at the 2004 democratic the 2004 democratic convention where kerry was the convention where kerry was the nominee. nominee. the real break through for kerry the real break through for kerry surprisingly was performing surprisingly was performing as -- this was for debate as -- this was for debate preparations during the 2012 preparations during the 2012 race, kerry race, kerry portrayed another portrayed another tall politician with good hair tall politician with good hair and apparently kerry was such a and apparently kerry was such a good mitt romney that he got good mitt romney that he got under the skin of obama, but under the skin of obama, but there were days and days of there were days and days of preparation for those debates, preparation for those debates, and they kind of and they kind of bonded, they bonded, they both operate with small staffs, both operate with small staffs, and very private people, kerr
have with obama? >> he has a long history with >> he has a long history with obama. obama. his his first appearance on stage first appearance on stage was at was at the 2004 democratic the 2004 democratic convention where kerry was the convention where kerry was the nominee. nominee. the real break through for kerry the real break through for kerry surprisingly was performing surprisingly was performing as -- this was for debate as -- this was for debate preparations during the 2012...
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president obama paused to honor the sacrifice of the men and women in the military. president obama went to arlington national cemetery to place a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns. >> today we gather once more to honor patriots, to honor the highest, those who fought for our free done and stood sentry for our security. on this hillside of solemn remembrance and in veterans halls and in proud parades across america we join as one people to honor a debt we can never fully repay. >> two of the original tuskegee airmen will be honored also. >>> dave warren with a check of this, al jazeera america. on august 20th, al jazeera america introduced >> i'm dave warren.introduced first to start in the philippines. another tropical storm, not expected to intensify. south of where haiyan was, but additional rain is forecast there. not the best news for recovery operation. much colder weather is coming in rapid city from yesterday and the front moves south, actually warmer in tulsa but dropping in kansas city. the front will move south. you'll notice a big drop in temperatures, t
president obama paused to honor the sacrifice of the men and women in the military. president obama went to arlington national cemetery to place a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns. >> today we gather once more to honor patriots, to honor the highest, those who fought for our free done and stood sentry for our security. on this hillside of solemn remembrance and in veterans halls and in proud parades across america we join as one people to honor a debt we can never fully repay. >>...
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president barack obama saying u.s. troops if entered afghan houses would respect the dignity of those living there, and that they would really go to great lengths to increase efforts to respect of a gap sovereignty and dignity of civilians here. later in the speech, however, he really surprised everybody with one more comment. he said that if this security pact is approved by this committee here and then approved by the parliament, he will not sign it until after the presidential elections next april, which really is likely to come as a huge surprise to washington, d.c. that's several months away and much later than they had hoped, so of course, there's progress on this draft having been approved between both sides and at least going to the representatives to debate, but it doesn't look like it will be signed anytime soon. >> that is aljazeera's jane ferguson in kabul. >> we will talk to the ceo of black water, providing security for u.s. personnel in afghanistan and iraq. he'll be talking about his new book and why he
president barack obama saying u.s. troops if entered afghan houses would respect the dignity of those living there, and that they would really go to great lengths to increase efforts to respect of a gap sovereignty and dignity of civilians here. later in the speech, however, he really surprised everybody with one more comment. he said that if this security pact is approved by this committee here and then approved by the parliament, he will not sign it until after the presidential elections next...
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. >> many people both here in washington and elsewhere give the secretary kerry and president obama very little chance of success in this go around. a lot of folks are wondering why they're bothering to begin with, accusing the administration of taking their eye off the ball with everything happening around the longstanding conflict. when you talk about egypt, when you talk about syria, the situation in iran, the recent dust up with saudi arabia. secretary kerry was with mahmoud abbas, the leader of the palestinian authority. let's listen to what more he had to say. >> i'm convinced that president abbas is serious about these talks. i'm convinced that he wants to find peace, and he understands that it will require compromise from all the parties. and he has restated to me his own willingness to compromise in an effort to find a fair and justice peace. >> no question secretary kerry was under pressure to make that statement today. sharply criticizing israel for continuing with those west bank settlements even as the negotiations stop and start. >> mike, is it fair to say that the secretar
. >> many people both here in washington and elsewhere give the secretary kerry and president obama very little chance of success in this go around. a lot of folks are wondering why they're bothering to begin with, accusing the administration of taking their eye off the ball with everything happening around the longstanding conflict. when you talk about egypt, when you talk about syria, the situation in iran, the recent dust up with saudi arabia. secretary kerry was with mahmoud abbas,...
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. >>> and president obama is set to meet with lawmakers on the issue of talks with iran. >>> and michael bloomberg making it so no one under the age of 21 can buy tobacco. ♪ >>> we begin with breaking news concerning jpmorgan chase. we're waiting for the ta
. >>> and president obama is set to meet with lawmakers on the issue of talks with iran. >>> and michael bloomberg making it so no one under the age of 21 can buy tobacco. ♪ >>> we begin with breaking news concerning jpmorgan chase. we're waiting for the ta
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he met president obama at the white house. although the issue of drones came up, it appeared that this relationship, which has been fractured over the years, was on the mend. the u.s. approved billions in aid to come to pakistan. we understand it helped pakistan secure a critically needed loan from the international monetary fund. these are things that nawaz sharif is trying to protect. blocking nato supply routes could help that and that has the government concerned. >> thank you very much indeed. live from islamabad. staying in pakistan - 11 teachers have been kidnapped. they were taking part in a polio vaccination campaign for schoolchildren. they were taken by the taliban. it's the latest in a series of attacks on pakistani health workers. >> u.s. secretary of state john kerry is in geneva to join negotiations on iran's nuclear program. it is raising hopes that the latest round of talks could end with a breakthrough. john kerry jones russian and french counterparts. diplomats are expected to arrive raising hopes of a break
he met president obama at the white house. although the issue of drones came up, it appeared that this relationship, which has been fractured over the years, was on the mend. the u.s. approved billions in aid to come to pakistan. we understand it helped pakistan secure a critically needed loan from the international monetary fund. these are things that nawaz sharif is trying to protect. blocking nato supply routes could help that and that has the government concerned. >> thank you very...
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for the current generation in that emotional moment after barack obama in grant park, illinois, there was that jubilation that something had hand that had never ever happened before. young people during the kennedy times felt like they had been empowered. this was a man that they could identify with. >> john kennedy -- we have to remember the context, and that's what historians do. dwight eisenhower had been in the white house for eight years. before that truman and roosevelt. these were all good presidents, but there was no glamour, life, vitality. it was difficult to be proud of eisenhower in the way that young people were proud of kennedy. kennedy looked forward, and we looked forward with him to a better country. >> how much of kennedy that we know from history was myth, and how much was fact. a captain in world war ii swims with a fellow sailor three miles clenching his strap in his teeth. >> true. true. but maybe jfk should have been court-martialed for getting his boat torpedos and then gotten every medal in saving the fellow members. >> you have studied history, take us back t
for the current generation in that emotional moment after barack obama in grant park, illinois, there was that jubilation that something had hand that had never ever happened before. young people during the kennedy times felt like they had been empowered. this was a man that they could identify with. >> john kennedy -- we have to remember the context, and that's what historians do. dwight eisenhower had been in the white house for eight years. before that truman and roosevelt. these were...
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he had bill and hillary clinton helping him and president obama helped him. >> president obama at this point is a nightmare for democrat candidates. now with these elections behind us looking ahead to midterms in 2014, if there's not a significant rebound for president obama, he's going to be a pariah for many democratic candidates, especially those in red states such as louisiana and states in the south. he has a huge credibility problem right now due to the obamacare rollout, and not just the website rollout but due to the canceled policies people are experiencing after he said specifically there will be no cancellations for folks if they like their insurance plans. >> in virginia is this a big plus for the tea party tonight because it was so close? >> no. it's not a plus for the tea party but for the republican party. the night overall is a plus for the republican party. >> there was a lot of talk about the tea party in virginia, especially cucinelli was talking about it right? >> yes. if the tea party was as strong, he could have got over the hump. the issues with obamacare and pre
he had bill and hillary clinton helping him and president obama helped him. >> president obama at this point is a nightmare for democrat candidates. now with these elections behind us looking ahead to midterms in 2014, if there's not a significant rebound for president obama, he's going to be a pariah for many democratic candidates, especially those in red states such as louisiana and states in the south. he has a huge credibility problem right now due to the obamacare rollout, and not...
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president obama won this state in 2008, and in off year election when there is no presidential race at the top of the picture it often goes to republicans at the state house level and at the governor's level. as a matter of fact, with the sitting democratic president it has been a generation of since a member of the opposite party has been elected. you've got this tea party republican, ken cuccinille who has the representation of a happy-go-lucky guy who ran for the democratic nomination and trounced in the primary four years ago. who is a f.o.b. friend of bill clinton, that is, running more or less as a political neo-fight, and yet he's leading in the polls. now at this hour 23% of precincts reporting ken cuccinelli. you can't read too much in that, many of the rural counties have already reported. >> the affordable care act has been an issue in this race, and the republicans have been on the attack. is there a sense it has played a big part of the result of this election? >> reporter: ken cuccinelli has two problems, that is the government shutdown. virginia is a state with a lot of
president obama won this state in 2008, and in off year election when there is no presidential race at the top of the picture it often goes to republicans at the state house level and at the governor's level. as a matter of fact, with the sitting democratic president it has been a generation of since a member of the opposite party has been elected. you've got this tea party republican, ken cuccinille who has the representation of a happy-go-lucky guy who ran for the democratic nomination and...
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the obama administration is recruiting to help fix the exchange. they are arriving just in time here. the announcement came thursday after the site had been down for a day and a half. >> tech companies are joining the angry chorus denouncing n.s.a. spying. senators got a letter saying the business med dolls were threatened. the firm's leader favor a key part of the bill that would distance the industry from n.s.a. tactics, saying: >> for the first time an administration official is saying the n.s.a. overreached, john kerry speaking today admitted that the surveillance was out of bounds, saying: >> kerry said reports of n.s.a. spying on millions of americans are not true and praised the agency, claiming that it had prevented terrorist attacks. >> indonesian foreign minister said his country is deeply concerned about spying at embassies there. new reports say the consulates were used to collect electronic data. the foreign minister is asking the u.s. and australia to explain. >> the fact that we have certain countries may have certain capacities to g
the obama administration is recruiting to help fix the exchange. they are arriving just in time here. the announcement came thursday after the site had been down for a day and a half. >> tech companies are joining the angry chorus denouncing n.s.a. spying. senators got a letter saying the business med dolls were threatened. the firm's leader favor a key part of the bill that would distance the industry from n.s.a. tactics, saying: >> for the first time an administration official is...
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barack obama have weighed in. how do native americans feel? how do native americans feel? >> i'm not a caricature or a >> i'm not a caricature or a mascot. mascot. >> i am not >> i am not a caricature or a a caricature or a mascot. mascot. >> i'm not a caricature or a >> i'm not a caricature or a dead relic of the american past. dead relic of the american past. i'm a human being. i'm a human being. >> we are human beings. >> we are human beings. change the name. change the name. >> change the name. >> change the name. change the name. change the name. >> change did name. >> change did name. >> change the name. >> change the name. >> that is a video made by one >> that is a video made by one native american. native american. who rallied others to speak out. who rallied others to speak out. not all native americans dislike not all native americans dislike the name or even care. the name or even care. who should decide if the who should decide if the washington redskins should washington redskins should change the name? change the name? a sportswriter at the nation has a spor
barack obama have weighed in. how do native americans feel? how do native americans feel? >> i'm not a caricature or a >> i'm not a caricature or a mascot. mascot. >> i am not >> i am not a caricature or a a caricature or a mascot. mascot. >> i'm not a caricature or a >> i'm not a caricature or a dead relic of the american past. dead relic of the american past. i'm a human being. i'm a human being. >> we are human beings. >> we are human beings....
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be careful that this takes time, but i can tell you that the delay could have consequences for the obama administration because the u.s. congress is poised to weigh in. it looks like they may pass additional sanctions this week they are saying that would be seen as a sign of bad faith. congress could almost limit any sanction relief that the president could offer. so this is a very high stakes week when it coaches to the negotiation. the secretary's message to congress is you have to trust us. >> you are not blind. i don't think we are stupid. i think we have a pretty strong sense of how to measure whether or not we are acting in the interests of our country and of the globe and particularly, of our allies like israel. and gulf states and others in the region. we are absolutely determined that this would be a good deal or there will be no deal. now, that's why it's hard. >> that's why we didn't close the deal here in the last couple of days. >> sounds like he had gone on the defense over why there has been a delay. do you think people will, congress will take his words on board? >> they
be careful that this takes time, but i can tell you that the delay could have consequences for the obama administration because the u.s. congress is poised to weigh in. it looks like they may pass additional sanctions this week they are saying that would be seen as a sign of bad faith. congress could almost limit any sanction relief that the president could offer. so this is a very high stakes week when it coaches to the negotiation. the secretary's message to congress is you have to trust us....
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president obama says he's not ready to drop international sanctions iran. >> our job is not to trust the eye raines, our job is to put in place mechanisms where we can verify what they're doing and not doing when it comes to their nuclear program, and the negotiations taking place are not about easing sanctions. the negotiations taking place are about how iran begins to meet its international obligations. >> once again, those talks are now underway in geneva. i want to brick in aljazeera's phil ittner. good morning to up, phil. iran's foreign minister say a deal could be in the works. secretary of state john kerry's coming in along with the french foreign minister and british foreign secretary. would this suggest a deal is imminent and what exactly is on the table here? >> well thomas, i think the fact that all these big hitters are coming into town does lead to the sense of optimism here on the ground in geneva that's been here basically since the start. what's on the table, we don't know exactly. a couple of things have been floated, on the iranian side they would give up part of t
president obama says he's not ready to drop international sanctions iran. >> our job is not to trust the eye raines, our job is to put in place mechanisms where we can verify what they're doing and not doing when it comes to their nuclear program, and the negotiations taking place are not about easing sanctions. the negotiations taking place are about how iran begins to meet its international obligations. >> once again, those talks are now underway in geneva. i want to brick in...
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he informed president obama of his decision to resign on november 1. >> j.p. morgan's c.e.o. jami diamond said the company is pleased to have reach an agreement with the government for selling risky mortgages contributing to the great recession five years ago. it's the largest settlement of its kind in u.s. history. we have more on the landmark agreement. >> after months of negotiations, it's financial. >> i am proud to join our partners in an unprecedented state and federal partnership in announcing a landmark settlement with j.p. morgan chase for misconduct that contributed to the global financial crisis that brought our economy to its niece. >> the $13 billion deal with the justice democratic and states requires j.p. morgan to shell out $9 billion in penalties and compensation to settle civil charges that it and two banks it acquired during the financial crisis misled investors about the quality of mortgage investments that contributed to the housing crisis. $4 billion is ear marked for consumer relief, including measures to help struggling homeowners and combat blight in
he informed president obama of his decision to resign on november 1. >> j.p. morgan's c.e.o. jami diamond said the company is pleased to have reach an agreement with the government for selling risky mortgages contributing to the great recession five years ago. it's the largest settlement of its kind in u.s. history. we have more on the landmark agreement. >> after months of negotiations, it's financial. >> i am proud to join our partners in an unprecedented state and federal...
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president obama and president ar rohany in iran. we previously heard from the previous president and the new president is much more positive. there are a lot of things happening going into these negotiations. there's definitely an air of cautious optimism around this entire agenda. >> there are also those hardliners. israeli prime minister netanyahu saying it would be detrimental. what effect would that have on the negotiations? there's a long history of mistrust between the u.s. and iran and between israel and iran. there is a lot to overcome in these negotiations and iran's going to have to take serious steps toward fixing some of that, some of that past mistrust and really assuring the u.s. and iran that they will be able to confirm that iran is not building a nuclear weapon. i do think that some confidence-building measures can be taken, though, iran can do a lot of things to cease their current enrichment levels, implement the additional protocol, which allows much more strict inspections, and some of those countries, some of t
president obama and president ar rohany in iran. we previously heard from the previous president and the new president is much more positive. there are a lot of things happening going into these negotiations. there's definitely an air of cautious optimism around this entire agenda. >> there are also those hardliners. israeli prime minister netanyahu saying it would be detrimental. what effect would that have on the negotiations? there's a long history of mistrust between the u.s. and iran...
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president obama telephoned netanyahu. but netanyahu calling the deal a historic mistake. for more, we are joined from jerusalem now. world leadiers describing this as a breakthrough, but some say it is not that, including israel. who's right, who's wrong? >> at the end of the day, the relationship will survive and two sides agree to disagree. there's a huge amount of tension right now. there's an ideological difference here. the u.s. has signed a deal that freezes the iranian program, not dismantling it. israel says that there's no deal allowed unless iran has no capacity to build a nuclear weapon or it would take them a matter of years. the two sides are far apart that that. whether or not the tension continues will be up to weather the long-term deal is straightened out in about six months, with weather that deal says iran doesn't have the capacity to create nuclear weapons and cannot enrich, then you'll see israel saying this is a good deal. anything short of that, netten yuha will continue his criticism. >> netten yuha saying israeli is ready to defend itself. take a
president obama telephoned netanyahu. but netanyahu calling the deal a historic mistake. for more, we are joined from jerusalem now. world leadiers describing this as a breakthrough, but some say it is not that, including israel. who's right, who's wrong? >> at the end of the day, the relationship will survive and two sides agree to disagree. there's a huge amount of tension right now. there's an ideological difference here. the u.s. has signed a deal that freezes the iranian program, not...
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. >> reporter: on sunday president obama expressed sadness for them and they landed in the philippines as part of an advanced team to determine what the pentagon may need and u.s. ships who help with search and rescue and the true horror is one item being asked for in large supply, body bags. i'm with al jazeera. >> reporter: as we just reported this is the scene of almost unmanageable destruction. and al jazeera's wayne is on the ground there and shows us how the storm has devastated the city. >> this building shows the devastation that the storm caused, a fairly large super market that collapsed in the strong winds and the storm surge when it hit on friday but it's also a good example of the desperation shown by the people and looting going on now and food from the super market has already been taken so people are now focusing on really whatever else they can get their hands on, picking through the remains of the super market trying to get their hands on whatever food or perhaps water that may remain in there and those are essential items that people are telling us they need and not
. >> reporter: on sunday president obama expressed sadness for them and they landed in the philippines as part of an advanced team to determine what the pentagon may need and u.s. ships who help with search and rescue and the true horror is one item being asked for in large supply, body bags. i'm with al jazeera. >> reporter: as we just reported this is the scene of almost unmanageable destruction. and al jazeera's wayne is on the ground there and shows us how the storm has...
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and president obama mentioned it and president obama mentioned it on receiving a football helmet on receiving a football helmet from the navy team. from the navy team. >> >> pretty sharp. pretty sharp. all all right. right. there's a general rule, you there's a general rule, you don't put stuff on your head in don't put stuff on your head in you're president. you're president. that's politics 101. that's politics 101. you never look good wearing you never look good wearing something on your head something on your head >> that applies to presidential >> that applies to presidential candidates. candidates. why did he do it. why did he do it. it's not just him. it's not just him. since. since. >> it goes back to >> it goes back to 1977, calvin 1977, calvin coolag, had a headdress. coolag, had a headdress. jack kennedy thought he looked jack kennedy thought he looked good good without a hat. without a hat. i was i was trained as an advance trained as an advance person and the first question person and the first question was never put a hat on the was never put a hat on the candidate's head. candi
and president obama mentioned it and president obama mentioned it on receiving a football helmet on receiving a football helmet from the navy team. from the navy team. >> >> pretty sharp. pretty sharp. all all right. right. there's a general rule, you there's a general rule, you don't put stuff on your head in don't put stuff on your head in you're president. you're president. that's politics 101. that's politics 101. you never look good wearing you never look good wearing something...
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there will be agreements and disagreements with the obama administration. i think you'll see her talk about ways in which she can be effective. >> thank you for joining us from washington, d.c. >> it is one of chile's darkest secrets, a nazi colony set up there 40 years ago. vies are telling their stories, tales of murder, torture and abuse, one launching a lawsuit against chile. we explain the colony's unspeakable past. >> in the foothills of the andes in chile, an enclave tries to erase it's unspeakable past. martin speaks with a heavy german accent, even though he was born here. >> before we live separated from our parents and siblings, people couldn't married. we weren't paid. now i have a salary and regular hours. >> so does this man, who works at the restaurant-hotel complex. >> i am happy being a waiter here. we are part of chile and the world now. i am happy and i am free. >> its original name was the dignity colony. today, 140 square kilometer enclave is trying to reinvent itself as an echo tourism resort, a strange twist for what was once a house
there will be agreements and disagreements with the obama administration. i think you'll see her talk about ways in which she can be effective. >> thank you for joining us from washington, d.c. >> it is one of chile's darkest secrets, a nazi colony set up there 40 years ago. vies are telling their stories, tales of murder, torture and abuse, one launching a lawsuit against chile. we explain the colony's unspeakable past. >> in the foothills of the andes in chile, an enclave...